When it comes to the British royal family, no one really knows what goes on behind closed doors although there is a strong suspicion by the media that Kate Middleton and her family aren't being very well received by Queen Elizabeth and her clan. In fact, there's a new report says the royals should be thankful to the Middletons as along with Prince Harry, they are the only reason why fans are still paying attention to them these days.

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According to Sarah Caden of the Irish Independent on Sunday, there's a good chance that the rest of the royals might even be jealous of the Duchess, who seems to be much more adored than the rest of the family combined, as many can't help but compare her to her late mother-in-law, Princess Diana.

She wrote, "In the 21st Century, the princess who knows the value of a few quid is more appealing, perhaps, than the one born in an ivory tower. And this is what places Kate in a category all of her own in the UK royal family. It sets her apart from the likes of Princess Beatrice, the elder daughter of Prince Andrew, who went on a reported 15 holidays last year, without having what you might call a paying job. And this perceived ordinary-Jane-made-good image also sets Kate apart from the likes of Sarah Ferguson and Prince Edward's wife, Sophie Wessex, who are just too throwback-Hooray Henrietta to suit modern tastes."

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She added, "Kate is, of course, possessed of certain Diana qualities, and echoes of her late mother-in-law are to be seen in everything from her easy way with the adoring public, to her charm with children, to her heavy eye liner."

Caden also says that there's a chance that Prince William gets along better with his in-laws than with his own family, explaining, "The Middletons seem to be a close unit into which he slots easily, with some complaints that the Windsors struggle to get a look-in. No harm, some might say, looking at their track record."

What's more, she also said that the future of the royal family belongs in the Middleton's hands right now, as they are the only reason why they are getting positive press these days.

"If the Windsors have sense, they will be grateful for the commoner making them look good. But, then, sense has never been their strength. They could turn Kate into the new Diana yet," Caden added.

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